GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

Random words

WordMeaning
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
lampoonsatire
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
bogwet spongy ground
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl